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Senate GOP pushes ahead with budget bill that funds Trump's mass deportations and border wall


Published on 2025-02-18 20:00:40 - WPLG
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  • WASHINGTON - Senate Republicans pushed ahead late Tuesday on a scaled-back budget bill, a $340 billion package to give the Trump administration money for mass deportations and other priorities, as Democrats prepare a counter-campaign against the onslaught of actions coming from the White House.

The article from Local 10 News discusses how Senate Republicans are advancing a budget bill that aligns with former President Donald Trump's policies, focusing on funding for mass deportations and the construction of a border wall. This legislative push comes as part of a broader strategy to address immigration and border security, reflecting Trump's previous administration's priorities. The bill aims to allocate significant funds to enhance border security measures, including the physical barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border, and to support operations for deporting undocumented immigrants on a large scale. Critics argue that this approach not only revives controversial policies but also diverts funds from other critical areas like education and healthcare. The move has sparked debate over its implications for human rights, fiscal responsibility, and the political landscape leading up to future elections.

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